American Revolution - Gadiel M.

By Coyote'sFox
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    What lead to the war

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  • French-Indian war ends

    The Treaty of Paris ended the war, giving the British control of the French territories in North America

  • Stamp act passed

    The Stamp Act forced taxes on the colonies which the people were unhappy with and led to protests

  • Boston Massacre

    Some British soldiers killed five colonists during a conflict

  • Boston Tea Party

    Colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor as counteract for the Tea Act passed by parliament
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    Independance was declared

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  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    First battle of the American Revolution

  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    A battle that showed the colonists' ability to stand up and fight against the British

  • Decloration of Independence

    The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence which declared independence from the British
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    Wars in the north

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  • Battle of Saratoga

    This battle led to French support in the war against the British
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    Southern battles

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  • Seige of Charleston

    The British had a big win in which they captured a key city in the south

  • Battle of Cowpens

    The Americans won a battle in South Carolina!

  • Seige of Yorktown

    A British General named General Cornwallis surrendered which ended the American Revolution
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    The aftermath of the American Revolution

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  • Treaty of Paris

    It officially ended the war, which showed Americans' independence!

  • U.S. Constitution

    The U.S. Constitution was drafted and established the government